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I think co-washing works so well for me because I'm stimulating my scalp while giving my hair the necessary moisture.

My hair gets DRY if I don't conditioner wash it and for me, it's not good to go a whole week without doing one :nono:

Today I'm letting my hair rest in my bonnet in it's ponytail. It's my time of the month and it's really heavy and I don't feel like doing much of anything. So my hair is just chilling in one of these. I love these bonnets!

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I got a two pack from Amazon a whole ago. One is pink and one is black. I want to order another set so I can have more of a rotation.
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
@SmilingElephant Did my first wet bun(s) today! Do you wet bun/clip 100% when growing out your hair?

If Co Washing go as smoothly as normal tomorrow, I may start bunning most of the week
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Yayyyyy!!

Not 100%...more like 75% or 80 :yep:

I switch up between buns, clip up, and ponytails. Today I've been in my bonnet all day. Didn't touch it at all but I will wash tomorrow.
 
GettingKinky said:
@SmilingElephant @25InchesStarting'25 I am impressed that you guys wash/cowash so many times a week. I’m barely keeping up with 2x a week.
Do you go through a ton of product (conditioner, leave in, gel, etc)?
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@SmilingElephant is probably the one you want to get feedback from since you both are more similar in hair lengths

I don't use much product since my hair is short. That is one of the pros of short hair. Will have conditioner at least until the end of summer. 12oz of Aloe Spray is lasting me about a month and a half. Aloe spray is the only leave in I use when not flat ironing. DC ingredients should last until the end of summer at least

I do not use hair gel, only hair growth oils and pomades. All my heat styling products will likely last well into next year. HTH! :)
 
GettingKinky said:
@SmilingElephant @25InchesStarting'25 I am impressed that you guys wash/cowash so many times a week. I’m barely keeping up with 2x a week.
Do you go through a ton of product (conditioner, leave in, gel, etc)?
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Thanks! It's been a challenge since it's that time of the month for me. I've had days when I just don't feel like doing it...and then I see my TBL hair in my mind :lol:

I'm not really going through as much product as I thought, but I'm going through enough to use up a portion of my stash in a few weeks :lol:
 
GettingKinky said:
Thanks for the replies @25InchesStarting'25 @SmilingElephant

I wonder if I would use less leave in and gel if I washed/cowashes daily….

Do you guys detangle everytime you cowash/wash. Maybe you already mentioned this - my memory isn’t what it used to be.
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I mainly finger detangle...some days I use my Flexi Brush from CurlKeeper to detangle, but I mostly use my hands.

I detangle every time I wash...usually just a light harp method detangling. My hair doesn't tangle up bad at all though. I can run water through it, shampoo it, and it's still mostly untangled.

If I went back to washing once a week, I would have a harder time detangling and LOTS of shedding! :nono:

With washing everyday I barely see any shedding.
 
@Snoop I stumbled upon a video and was thinking about doing this challenge if enough people were interested. Would you want me to do the challenge here or start another thread?

It's a 75 day challenge that requires taking progress pics daily for 75 days. For those who struggle with the camera, put the camera setting for delay of 5 to 10 secs for stress free pics :)

Here is the link for the inspiration for the 75 day challenge

Lovely lady with thick tresses!

The tips you like best should be used from the video for the 75 day challenge

@GettingKinky @HealthyHair2020 @faithVA @VarieYvette @Chicoro @B_Phlyy @Theresamonet @MzSwift @pikkonoloidlee @CoiledOrchids @newgrowth15 @Kells @Bette Davis Eyes @Meritamen @GGsKin @SmilingElephant @yaya24

For those interested in the 75 day challenge where daily progress pics need to be posted in the thread let me know by replying to this post! You can take pics of one section of hair for simplicity, but it should be the same section of hair for consistency to document progress

If at least two or more people will commit to the challenge we can start on Monday :)
 
GettingKinky said:
Thanks for the replies @25InchesStarting'25 @SmilingElephant

I wonder if I would use less leave in and gel if I washed/cowashes daily….

Do you guys detangle everytime you cowash/wash. Maybe you already mentioned this - my memory isn’t what it used to be.
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I find that I don't need to detangle which has been nice. I don't know if that will change as my hair gets longer. I use a detachable shower head that aids in detangling while rinsing my hair. If you don't use a detachable shower head, you should get one! :)
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
@Snoop I stumbled upon a video and was thinking about doing this challenge if enough people were interested. Would you want me to do the challenge here or start another thread?

It's a 75 day challenge that requires taking progress pics daily for 75 days. For those who struggle with the camera, put the camera setting for delay of 5 to 10 secs for stress free pics :)

Here is the link for the inspiration for the 75 day challenge

Lovely lady with thick tresses!

The tips you like best should be used from the video for the 75 day challenge

@GettingKinky @HealthyHair2020 @faithVA @VarieYvette @Chicoro @B_Phlyy @Theresamonet @MzSwift @pikkonoloidlee @CoiledOrchids @newgrowth15 @Kells @Bette Davis Eyes @Meritamen @GGsKin @SmilingElephant @yaya24

For those interested in the 75 day challenge where daily progress pics need to be posted in the thread let me know by replying to this post! You can take pics of one section of hair for simplicity, but it should be the same section of hair for consistency to document progress

If at least two or more people will commit to the challenge we can start on Monday :)
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I don't think I could commit to this :nono:. I'm trying NOT to take pictures so I can have my own "Shock and Awe" moment :lol:

That being said, I was co-washing in the shower today and I believe I gained my inch back that I trimmed off back on Feb 3rd! So this means I'm on track :yep:

I was thinking about starting a Hip or Tailbone Length in 3 years challenge. Don't know how many would be interested in that :look:
 
SmilingElephant said:
I don't think I could commit to this :nono:. I'm trying NOT to take pictures so I can have my own "Shock and Awe" moment :lol:

That being said, I was co-washing in the shower today and I believe I gained my inch back that I trimmed off back on Feb 3rd! So this means I'm on track :yep:

I was thinking about starting a Hip or Tailbone Length in 3 years challenge. Don't know how many would be interested in that :look:
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Congrats on your inch! :)

No worries! It's definitely a challenge to take pics daily and don't blame you!

I would be interested in the 3 year challenge. My goal length is "WHIP," in between waist length and hip length
 
So I just did my measurements. I think I can be scraping HL by the end of the year! I hope I did it right :look:

Current Length: around 26 inches on me (BSL/MBL)
WL: around 30 inches
HL: around 34 inches
TBL: around 36 inches

My hair grows around 0.75 inches per month, so by December I will have grown 6 inches putting me right above HL :weird:
 
25InchesStarting'25 said:
@Snoop I stumbled upon a video and was thinking about doing this challenge if enough people were interested. Would you want me to do the challenge here or start another thread?

It's a 75 day challenge that requires taking progress pics daily for 75 days. For those who struggle with the camera, put the camera setting for delay of 5 to 10 secs for stress free pics :)

Here is the link for the inspiration for the 75 day challenge

Lovely lady with thick tresses!

The tips you like best should be used from the video for the 75 day challenge

@GettingKinky @HealthyHair2020 @faithVA @VarieYvette @Chicoro @B_Phlyy @Theresamonet @MzSwift @pikkonoloidlee @CoiledOrchids @newgrowth15 @Kells @Bette Davis Eyes @Meritamen @GGsKin @SmilingElephant @yaya24

For those interested in the 75 day challenge where daily progress pics need to be posted in the thread let me know by replying to this post! You can take pics of one section of hair for simplicity, but it should be the same section of hair for consistency to document progress

If at least two or more people will commit to the challenge we can start on Monday :)
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Here hair is really pretty.

I will take some of her tips. It isn't wise for me to take pictures too often. My growth rate isnt a fast one. I tend to get obsessive with too much measuring and then I get discouraged.
 
SmilingElephant said:
So I just did my measurements. I think I can be scraping HL by the end of the year! I hope I did it right :look:

Current Length: around 26 inches on me (BSL/MBL)
WL: around 30 inches
HL: around 34 inches
TBL: around 36 inches

My hair grows around 0.75 inches per month, so by December I will have grown 6 inches putting me right above HL :weird:
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I was going to say, but didn't, that you would reach HL way before 3 years, not sure you should start the group :laugh:
 
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faithVA said:
Here hair is really pretty.

I will take some of her tips. It isn't wise for me to take pictures too often. My growth rate isnt a fast one. I tend to get obsessive with too much measuring and then I get discouraged.
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Taking daily photos is what she mentioned for the challenge. She said if you are following good hair practices your hair will grow and if it hasn't by 75 days then you're doing something incorrect in your regimen. I totally understand if you're not up to it since it would take much dedication to keep up with daily pics for 75 days!
 
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
Taking daily photos is what she mentioned for the challenge. She said if you are following good hair practices your hair will grow and if it hasn't by 75 days then you're doing something incorrect in your regimen. I totally understand that taking pics daily is not easy and what makes it a good challenge. I totally understand if you're not up to it since it would take much dedication to keep up with daily pics for 75 days!
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I'm not sure that I would take and post everyday. My hair is in two strand twists and will shrink over that time. :laugh:

I think that I would disagree with the statement that if you're not seeing growth in 75 days that you're doing something wrong. For slow growers, you pretty much have to squint to see half year's growth let alone a quarter year's growth.
 
SmilingElephant said:
I don't think I could commit to this :nono:. I'm trying NOT to take pictures so I can have my own "Shock and Awe" moment :lol:

That being said, I was co-washing in the shower today and I believe I gained my inch back that I trimmed off back on Feb 3rd! So this means I'm on track :yep:

I was thinking about starting a Hip or Tailbone Length in 3 years challenge. Don't know how many would be interested in that :look:
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Earlier this week, I'd opened one of the old threads to start reading for inspiration. I'm not sure how many people would participate in it (just because there doesn't seem to be a lot of people around.) Maybe you could try bumping one of the older threads?
 
snoop said:
I'm not sure that I would take and post everyday. My hair is in two strand twists and will shrink over that time. :laugh:

I think that I would disagree with the statement that if you're not seeing growth in 75 days that you're doing something wrong. For slow growers, you pretty much have to squint to see half year's growth let alone a quarter year's growth.
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I was actually thinking about what you would do if your hair is in braid/twist, I guess you can take pics of the new growth?

I don't have an opinion on hair growth rates. Not sure about the different growth rates between people. She was adamant that doing the challenge following her tips you would see growth. I'm already doing most of the things she's mentioned. If I'm consistent I should see growth in 75 days like she says

Since it looks like no one is up to the challenge, I might post weekly length checks to see if taking frequent photos is helpful to maintain consistency. It would be just the nape section, but not sure yet
 
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25InchesStarting'25 said:
I was actually thinking about what you would do if your hair is in braid/twist, I guess you can take pics of the new growth?

I don't have an opinion on hair growth rates. Not sure about the different growth rates between people. She was adamant that doing the challenge following her tips you would see growth. I'm already doing most of the things she's mentioned. If I'm consistent I should see growth in 75 days like she says

Since it looks like no one is up to the challenge, I might post weekly length checks to see if taking frequent photos is helpful to maintain consistency. It would be just the nape section, but not sure yet
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I will definitely cheer you on. Would love to see weekly photos.
 
SmilingElephant said:
So I just did my measurements. I think I can be scraping HL by the end of the year! I hope I did it right :look:

Current Length: around 26 inches on me (BSL/MBL)
WL: around 30 inches
HL: around 34 inches
TBL: around 36 inches

My hair grows around 0.75 inches per month, so by December I will have grown 6 inches putting me right above HL :weird:
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I’m so jealous that your hair grows so fast. I don’t even get half an inch in a month.
 
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